Substitute Teaching Assistant

Position Information

Lincoln Land Community College is seeking part-time, non-benefited Substitute Teaching Assistants to perform duties necessary to support the teaching and learning effort of the Child Development Center. These duties include: assisting teachers with implementing the daily activities; reporting health concerns to classroom teachers; assisting in maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy classrooms; helping in monitoring kitchen and classroom supplies; performing laundry duties; preparing breakfast, supplements, and catered meals.

Hourly Rate and Schedule

The hourly rate will be $13.00. Work schedule will be no more than 27 hours a week.

Paid Leave for All Workers Act

The Paid Leave for All Workers Act allows part-time employees to earn 1 hour of PTO for every 40 hours worked. For more information on this benefit, please visit IL Department of Labor, PFLA Act.

Position Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• One year of college with at least 12 semester hours in courses related directly to Child Care or Child Development
• Associate’s Degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education or equivalency preferred
• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to obtain Food Service Sanitation Certificate
• Physical requirements: Carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally, lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally, stand for long periods of time, walk up to 1 mile, grip, hold and pinch small objects, reach, bend, squat, stoop and kneel on a regular basis, frequent climbing (ex. ladders, stairs)

Employment Conditions

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check, drug screen, physical and functional capacity exam. LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Transcripts are required for this position and should be uploaded to your application. If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2258 if you have any questions. Additionally, candidates must submit a copy of their high school diploma.

Lincoln Land Community College
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 19256
Springfield, IL 62794

Professional References

Please provide the names of three people with whom you have worked or trained who have knowledge of your work-related abilities. Relatives are not acceptable references. These individuals will be sent an email (immediately after you submit your application) and be asked to answer a few brief questions about you. Please advise your references that the email will come from hr@llcc.edu.